Is anyone on this list an engineer for Bosch/automotive brake systems...

[Dave Glubrecht]

> Hi Rob,
>
> > I have a debate I need settled with ABS....
> > Can you respond if you are WELL qualified and an expert in the area of
ABS
> > (ie you design ABS systems for a living).
>
> At least post the two sides of the debate for our amusement :-)  Don't
tell
> us which side you are taking, we wouldn't want to be biased.

I agree.


> ABS was designed to allow a car to steer under hard braking.  It trades
> braking performance away for increased driver control.


Not my understanding,
 ABS provides better braking under almost all conditions AND allows for the
driver to steer while panic braking.  ABS pumps the brakes faster than
humanly possible which keeps the tires at the max possible braking ability.
   Dave G